The MA Creative Writing at University College Cork is designed for aspiring writers who wish to hone their craft and explore their unique voice, whether you aim to write poetry, fiction, essays, or memoir. This postgraduate degree provides you with the essential tools and techniques to bring your literary projects to fruition. You will delve into the art of storytelling and develop a deep understanding of literary forms, while also gaining crucial insights into the publishing industry, preparing you for diverse career paths within the creative arts and beyond.
You will engage in a rigorous, full-time, on-campus learning experience over one year, balancing intensive workshops with critical literary study. Your journey will involve selecting modules such as Poetry I, Fiction Workshop, or Writing the Self, tailored in consultation with programme coordinators to ensure a coherent and balanced workload. The culmination of your MA will be a substantial Dissertation in Creative Writing, allowing you to pursue an independent project. You will graduate with a polished portfolio and the confidence to pursue careers in publishing, journalism, or as a practicing author.